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What is the primary function of keratin?
What is the primary function of keratin?
- Helps form the hair, nail and skin (correct)
- Provides immunity and disease resistance
- Undergoes mitosis in the epidermis
- Secretes melanin to absorb UV light
Which type of cell in the epidermis helps prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth on the skin surface?
Which type of cell in the epidermis helps prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth on the skin surface?
- Tactile epithelial cells
- Melanocytes
- Arrector pili
- Sebaceous gland (correct)
What is another name for the subcutaneous layer of the skin?
What is another name for the subcutaneous layer of the skin?
- Dermis
- Stratum corneum
- Melatonin
- Hypodermis (correct)
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Which pigment secreted by specialized cells in the skin is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?
Which pigment secreted by specialized cells in the skin is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?
Which layer of the epidermis is the site of cell division?
Which layer of the epidermis is the site of cell division?
Which layer of the epidermis contains lamellar granules?
Which layer of the epidermis contains lamellar granules?
Which type of exocrine gland is connected to a hair follicle?
Which type of exocrine gland is connected to a hair follicle?
Which layer of the epidermis is only present in thick skin?
Which layer of the epidermis is only present in thick skin?
Which skin condition is characterized by inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands caused by bacterial infection?
Which skin condition is characterized by inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands caused by bacterial infection?
In which degree of burn are the epidermis and upper dermis damaged, resulting in blisters?
In which degree of burn are the epidermis and upper dermis damaged, resulting in blisters?
Why are facial burns considered critical?
Why are facial burns considered critical?
Which type of skin cancer is the most common?
Which type of skin cancer is the most common?
Which condition causes depigmentation patches in the skin?
Which condition causes depigmentation patches in the skin?
Which structures in the skin detect touch sensations?
Which structures in the skin detect touch sensations?
Which layer of the skin is known as the 'true skin'?
Which layer of the skin is known as the 'true skin'?
Which structures are deep pressure receptors in the skin?
Which structures are deep pressure receptors in the skin?
What is the main component of the hypodermis layer of the skin?
What is the main component of the hypodermis layer of the skin?
Which term refers to the redness of skin due to fever, allergic reactions, and infections?
Which term refers to the redness of skin due to fever, allergic reactions, and infections?
Which condition is characterized by the inability to produce melanin?
Which condition is characterized by the inability to produce melanin?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of thick skin?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of thick skin?
Which structure in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?
Which structure in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?
What are nails considered to be?
What are nails considered to be?
Which gland is connected to a hair follicle?
Which gland is connected to a hair follicle?
Which condition is characterized by paleness of the skin, often seen in shock or anemia?
Which condition is characterized by paleness of the skin, often seen in shock or anemia?
Which of the following is NOT a homeostatic contribution of the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a homeostatic contribution of the skin?
What causes the formation of 'goose bumps' on the skin?
What causes the formation of 'goose bumps' on the skin?
